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Saudi Forces Kill Suspected Islamic Militant, Capture 3
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Interior ministry spokesman says security forces were raiding a
residential building housing a wanted militant when gunbattle erupted





Authorities in Saudi Arabia say security forces clashed Sunday with
suspected Islamic militants in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, killing one
and capturing three others.

An interior ministry spokesman said security forces were raiding a
residential building housing a wanted militant when the gunbattle
erupted. A civilian man, his wife, and several security officers were
wounded.

The shootout was the first major security incident in Saudi Arabia
since January 9, when four wanted militants were killed in a battle
with security forces in a desert area of the kingdom.

The Saudi monarchy is trying to contain militant Islamists who have
carried out bombings and shootings against government and Western
targets.

Some information for this report provided by AFP and AP.


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